The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides

expected. Most likely because this was the first time

be her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually coming around

and her

But...

with her arm while her

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on

the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see them

hand

be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our

one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

appears that I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able

"Got it."

shut off

toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and signed

should be able to meet our

unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required

their mercenary organization rose in status, they

trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great incentive to

everyone in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to

mission complete, we can relax for

pen on the table and reclined on

stared at

sure is

for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not

after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at his

not think

felt his chest tighten whenever he

passed, he

him, but every day, he

such

Ding—!

a message. It

the others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

as heavy silence

a deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop

brought rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

contained a single word. And one that took

stood up from his seat

his

I need to move

***

"We're here."

and stretched my body. A

my eyes while

'Here I am.'

since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so

how I was feeling

felt like it was eating away at the little

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